Whose ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson as he drafted the American Declaration of Independence?

John Locke's political theories about an elected government that was not based on heredity.

Thomas Paine's ideas about a republican government free from the monarchy.

Richard Henry Lee's ideas about the colonies as an independent and united nation.

Benjamin Franklin's ideas about a government for the people, by the people, and of the people.

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Whose ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson as he drafted the American Declaration of Independence?

John Locke's political theories about an elected government that was not based on heredity.


Thomas Paine's ideas about a republican government free from the monarchy.


Richard Henry Lee's ideas about the colonies as an independent and united nation.


Benjamin Franklin's ideas about a government for the people, by the people, and of the people.

anonymous · Answer

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nerdgirl6 · Answer

John Locke's theories were his primary inspiration